10 Places You Never Dreamed Of Using Fragrance Oils

When it comes to enveloping your living or working space in delightful scents, the most effective tool in your arsenal is undoubtedly a waterless diffuser.

These devices harness the pure essence of fragrance oils, dispersing them into the air without the need for water, ensuring a consistent and potent aroma that transforms any room.

However, to truly immerse yourself in an olfactory experience, there are some uniquely surprising places you can apply your favorite fragrance oils to further enhance every nook and cranny of your home or office.

From trash bags to the inside of a toilet roll, here are ten imaginative places where a few drops of fragrance oil can transform even the smallest and unusual space.

What Exactly Are Fragrance Oils?

Someone once said that the only obstacles to creation lie within the limitations of the human imagination.

It is the force that flows through the generation of all new things.

The use of fragrance oils for scenting the home as an alternative to commercial air fresheners has become so much more than just a passing trend as the result of a number of factors, most prominently the pandemic years that seriously curtailed daily activities outside the home.

Unlike essential oils, which are naturally occurring, fragrance oils are blend of aroma and essential essential oil ingredients specifically designed to evoke a certain mindset.

Their chemical nature allows for consistency and creativity in fragrance development .

Understanding Fragrance Oils

Fragrance oils are extremely versatile and their scent throw can last for a very long time.

There are a myriad to choose from, which means you can alternate the scents in your home with just the touch of a switch from the splendid perfume of a spring garden, a dazzling tropical shore or to the verdant forest primeval and imaginary, smoky realms.

One thing to always remember is that fragrance oils can be overwhelming and must always be diluted in water. The mandatory ratio is 3 to 5 drops of oil per 1/2 cup of water.

Why Are Fragrance Oils Better Than Commercial Air Fresheners?

Our fragrances are made without the harmful chemicals found in many commercial air fresheners, which often contain toxins such as phthalates that present serious health concerns.

They also offer more possibilities for customization, as they can be blended to develop one-of-a-kind formulations rather than acceptance of the limitations of manufactured aromas.

Make your own sea breeze, tropical glade or forest green and transform your home into a personal nirvana. 

It is also important to note that not all fragrance oils are created equal. Always check labels to ensure that the selected oil is free from harmful toxins and chemicals such parabens, like ours.

10 Imaginative Places To Use Fragrance Oils To Scent Any Home

1. Scent a Light Bulb -  By adding a few drops of fragrance oil onto a cotton ball and then rubbling it on a lightbulb that is NOT either incandescent or halogen, the area around the bulb will pleasantly fill with the scent of the fragrance oil.

2. Personal Stationery -  Make envelopes and notes become unforgettable by adding a few drops of a favorite fragrance oil to a cotton ball and placing it in a box of stationery.

3. Freshen Cabinet Drawers -  Moisten a cotton ball with a few drops of fragrance oil and place inside the drawers. Keep underwear and other garments always smelling fresh and clean! Just be careful to keep cotton balls away from any delicate clothing, as they might leave residue that could damage the fabric.
 
4. Card Board, Toilet Paper Rolls And Tissue Boxes -  You probably have always saved a few of these items for your cats to play with, but they can be used in another surprising way. Tissue boxes and toilet paper rolls can be efficient diffusers. Thin cardboard can retain fragrance oils for a long time. Sprinkle a few drops of fragrance oil onto their surfaces and you will be surprised how long the fragrance will last in your bathroom or other space.

5. Cleaning Supplies  -  If your home is anything like mine, you like it clean and you do it, but you also put it off as often as possible. Whether you are a clean freak or like me, adding a few drops of fragrance oil to your mop, bucket or cleaning elements can transform your experience. The drops will carry the fragrance wherever you go. Cleaning your home can be a chore, but adding a pleasant fragrance oil to your cleaning tools, can make it much more enjoyable, not to mention fragrant.

6. Baking Soda  -  While you will have to vacuum a few hours later, baking soda can serve as an effective scent diffuser. Mix a few drops of the oil with about a handful of baking soda into a spray bottle and spray everywhere including: carpets, beds; chairs; couches, and anything else that you might pass along the way (avoid pets, relatives and plants). The baking soda absorbs air impurities and dirt.

7. The Family Stove  -  Perhaps a bit unexpected, the family stove in its own inimitable way can serve as a highly effective fragrance diffuser. Put 8-10 drops of a favored fragrance oil in a large pot of water. Heat until it simmers and the oil will pervade your entire kitchen and other nearby rooms as well. Add more water and oil as needed to keep it going.

8. Make Your Own Potpourri  -  Simply mix dried flowers, herbs and spices with 3-5 drops of fragrance oil per 1/2 cup water in a spray bottle and add a favored scent to any room in your home.

9. Trash Can Interiors -  Using the soft half of a Velcro pad, add 3-5 drops of a favorite fragrance oil to the pad and place it on the underside of the lid. The oil should mask the bad odors of any trash or food waste inside.

10. Crafting Projects -  Whether working with any type of dryer balls, candles or soaps, the possibilities for scenting your personal environment with our fragrance oils are literally everywhere, just waiting to be discovered. While our fragrances are primarily designed for use in water-based and waterless diffusers, they are manufactured in accordance with RIFM standards for safe use in most fragranced products and applications. Specifically, this means they have not been officially tested for use in candles, soaps, or other crafts, and while we cannot assure results or accept responsibility if they do not work as expected, users may choose to experiment at their own discretion."

In summary, while our fragrances are built, designed and tested to excel in water based and waterless diffusers, feel free to explore their potential in other applications, keeping in mind the experimental nature of such uses.